At first, I imagined it would be like the point-collecting schemes in the UK (e.g. Sainsburys, Tesco, Co-op), but it seems that that's a bit too "free" for Switzerland.
Could someone explain the costs associated with this card?
What are the benefits?
Most importantly, is it worth it?
it is a point-collecting scheme for your cumulus points too.
However I think I'm right in saying there's a 1.5% charge when using abroad
For me the idea of this card is for collecting points as it can be connected to your m-cumulus card but if you are abroad you only get 1 point per 2chf as opposed to the 1 point per 1chf in Switzerland.
Edit:
CHF 1 in Migros = 1 point
CHF 2 outside Migros = 1 point
No costs, and when you spend a certain amount you get vouchers for $$$$
Not sure what the amounts are but every couple of months we get between 10 and 40 chuffs in vouchers.
I have forms for a CUMULUS-Mastercard, which is in effect a credit card.
There must also exist a normal cumulus card which is simply for collecting points for Migros purchases.
If so, I'd just need to get the latter...
It's actually an over 3% charge because they use a loaded exchange rate that is far worse than the actual Mastercard exchange rate.
There's an online hidden charge calculator for foreign transactions here:
Although the SBB Halbtax with Credit Card advertises a higher foreign transaction charge, their hidden fees are less and it worked out slightly cheaper than the Cumulus card when I compared what they actually charged me.
Apologies for reactivating an old thread but I just wanted to get your opinions on this card as I do 99% of my shopping in Migros and wanted a credit card for certain online purchases.
So, please correct me if I'm wrong:
a) no annual fee.
b) 9.9% interest (does this only come into play if I don't pay the card bill within the time frame allocated?)
c) Are there any transaction fees? E.g. whenever I make a purchase in a shop or online, do I pay a fee or a percentage to the issuer of the card?
Thanks.
Correct on point a and point b. On point C if you spend anything locally in CHF then you don't pay any fee but for certain type of transaction you might attract a fee, e.g. withdrawal of cash, international shopping or spend etc. But these are very standard charges which you will pay to any other credit card company.
If your main use is to spend it in migros, coop or local retailer it surely is one of the best option. The Loyalty is managed by Migros and not by the credit card company so it is fair and square. You might also want to look at Coop supercard or SBB halb tax as credit card..
Correct. If you pay on time there is no interest.
No. As mentioned above they get commission on transactions in foreign currencies. You get 1% back on purchases at migros, and 0.5% on other transactions, to spend at migros.